Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Endorses Five Ballot Measures

June 25, 2010

PHOENIX — The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced that it has endorsed five propositions that will appear on the November ballot.

 

Proposition 108 – Right to a secret ballot

 

“Proposition 108 will ensure that all Arizonans can vote a secret ballot – even in a union election,” Chamber President and CEO Glenn Hamer said.  “Proposition 108 represents the foundation of American democracy and is a direct reaction to attempts at the federal level to pass so-called ‘card-check’ legislation that would undermine that fundamental freedom.”

 

Proposition 110 – State Trust Lands

 

“Proposition 110 will help prevent incompatible land use that could put at risk the jobs associated with military bases,” Hamer said.  “Arizona’s military installations contribute over $9 billion in economic output, and Proposition 110 will help ensure they are able to complete their critical missions and remain an integral part of Arizona’s economy for decades to come.”

 

Proposition 111 – Lieutenant Governor

 

“By renaming the office of secretary of state to lieutenant governor, Proposition 111 will leave no doubt in voters’ minds what the chain of succession is in Arizona government, and it will smooth the transition in cases where the governor leaves office before the end of his or her term,” Hamer said.

 

Proposition 112 – Initiative Petitions

 

“Proposition 112 makes a commonsense reform to the state’s initiative petition process,” Hamer said.  “This proposition increases the time between the submission of petitions to the secretary of state and an election, thus allowing more time for any challenges or legal reviews to take place.”

 

Proposition 302 – Early Childhood Development and Health Programs

 

“The state has no good options as it continues to dig out from a fiscal crisis.  While the mission of First Things First is one that many in the business community support, the state finds itself in a situation where funding must be prioritized,” Hamer said.  “If Proposition 302 were to fail it would almost certainly result in fewer funds being available for health and human services for children.” 

 

 

The Chamber maintains a rigorous process for supporting ballot measures.  The Public Affairs Committee made recommendations on which measures to support to the board of directors, which ultimately voted on the final endorsements. The Chamber requires that each measure receive the support of 60 percent of the board to receive an endorsement.
 
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